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Add 24/27 and 3/32

24/27 + 3/32 is 283/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    24/27 = 24 × 32/27 × 32 = 768/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/864 + 81/864 = 768 + 81/864 = 849/864
  5. 849/864 simplified gives 283/288
  6. So, 24/27 + 3/32 = 283/288

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